Volume 49 Issue 6 Feel The Thunder changePius X High School March 1, 2013 X March 2013

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National Honor Society awards leaders, -7:00PM Vocal 4 Music Concert inducts new members at annual ceremony

Anna Ondracek the story of when she tried to first time I came to Pius,” with the Bishop. I spoke to Copy Editor be like the actors accepting an Conley said, “and the noise! him when it was my turn for a Oscar-cue dramatic speech and I’m pretty sure it was a spirit picture, him obliging kindly. I -Chess Club On Feb.11, Pius hosted heartfelt thank yous, day, too, so they were all juiced told him about the article I was Individual its 28th annual National Honor “Maybe even a few tears anyways”. writing about the night, and 5 Society Honors Night. This is were shed”, Farrell joked.] He couldn’t avoid jokingly asked if he wanted Championships when seniors are recognized and And it was a hit with the elephant in the room, the anything edited out of the paper. juniors are formally inducted everyone in the audience. It hit resignation of Benedict XVI. His response? into NHS. a nerve though, and challenged He spoke about the Pope’s “That’s okay, Anna. Principal Tom Korta society’s notion of success kindheartedness and down-to- The whole speech was ad- started the night off with being synonymous with wealth earth personality. libbed anway, so I’m not sure opening remarks, joking that the and power. She also touched “I was talking on the I could remember anything to bishop should “stop answering on the pillar of character and phone with Bishop Bruskewitz take out!” the phone when Pius’s number how it’s such a rare thing in our in the morning, and he told This honest statement 6 shows up”. He also stressed his world today. me about the resignation. caught me off guard. We talked pride in the students and how Then the junior NHS It’s a historic moment in the for a while longer, him wishing the parents should be proud as members were introduced. The Church, and we’re in uncharted me the best of luck in my well. seniors were announced right territory.” writing endeavors, and giving Then Tom Seib, after, each student receiving a He also included a me some pointers. He even long-time sponsor of NHS, certificate. blurb about being neighbors told me a story about his writer introduced the officers. He Superintendant Father with Bruskewitz, to the surprise friend who’s now a Newberry emphasized the community Jim Meysenburg then gave of everyone there. Conley lives Medal winner. -End of 3rd service efforts of the NHS a lengthy but fascinating right down the street from Pius, The night was definitely 7 Quarter members and said that, in total, introduction to the keynote and so now we have a plethora a memorable one, and one I’ll -Lenten Service over one-thousand hours of speaker of the night, Bishop of holiness, literally right never forget. It’s not often that service have been recorded. James Conley. He opened with around the corner. one has a casual conversation -Senior Service “I’m always impressed a prayer, and suggested that, , He closed with with the bishop. Hours Due by the time and community “The students should remarks about how he’s always Pius was very fortunate service these students have put start writing all my homilies!” impressed by the “caliber and to have him come speak, and we in,” Seib said. After a hearty applause, quality” of Pius’s students. all had our fair share of laughs. President Kiley Farrell Conley gave his address to the Afterwards, we were Everyone left a little happier, gave the first speech of the audience. treated to refreshments in the and holier, than they came. night. [Eloquently recounting “I’ll never forget the commons, but first, a picture News & Opinion: 2-3 Features: 4-5 X-Clusives: 6-7 Entertainment: 8-9 Sports: 10-11 Pope vacates papacy for Student teachers assist Jobs give students way to What is the best burger Pius X baseball team first time in centuries. teachers and give students make money and learn in town? strives towards a repeat different experiences. value of hard work. of their historical 2012. 2 News March 1, 2013 Pope resigns for first Murder retrial digs time in six centuries up old memories

Zach Hammack Middle Ages and is currently and received a standing ovation. for Ord residents News and Opinion the oldest voting process in the In his sermon, Benedict fired Anna Ondracek Detetives did find world. Smoke emitting from the back against recent attacks and Copy Editor several bones, but reached a dead Pope Benedict XVI Sistine Chapel indicates to those allegations aimed at the Catholic end when they were found to be officially resigned the papacy on gathered at St. Peter’s Square if a Church, including controversial A murder case from animal bones. After extensive February 28, just weeks after his new pope has been elected. leaks of the Vatican’s finance 1989 in Ord, NE is being brought scouring of the farmland, several decision to vacate the chair of Dark smoke signals that accounts. back to the public eye. bones of a human skull were St. Peter was announced at the the ballots have not selected a Following the Ash On May 31, 1989, Cathy discovered, and the coroner Apostolic Palace, in front of a new pope, while white smoke Wednesday event, all existing Beard walked into the Someplace made the distinction that it was small audience. indicates that the conclave has remnants of Benedict’s reign as the Else Tavern. The 31 year old a woman’s skull, estimated to be The 85 year-old leader successfully elected a new leader 265th pope began their traditional woman was seen exiting the bar between the ages of 25 and 40. of the Roman Catholic Church for the Church. path towards obliteration. This through the back door and into This is what re-opened decided that due to his advancing “Benedict’s successor is includes Benedict’s “Fisherman’s the alley behind. this once-cold case. The sheer age and deteriorating health, he going to need to keep the Church Ring”, a jeweled artifact crafted The case had remained a volume of evidence that’s going was not able to perform his duties on the straight and narrow,” following his election in 2005. mystery to the town for decades, to be necessary to convict Oldson as supreme pontiff. Benedict will Kreikemeier said. “Not everyone Such destruction of with seemingly infinite dead-end of the murder is astounding, become the first pope to resign will agree with his decisions, but papal objects is to eliminate any leads. People had given up hope since it’s so far removed from for nearly six centuries; the most that comes with the job.” confusion when the new pope that a suspect would be found. the actual time that the crime recent being Gregory XII in 1415, Candidates for the is elected. This is a common The case was closed years later, happened. If convicted and found during the Great Western Schism. vacated position, known as ritual after a pope dies, but since and no one really spoke of it. guilty, Oldson could face up to The date for a conclave to papabile, include Cardinal Peter Benedict’s resignation is an John Oldson was seen life in prison and even the death decide who Benedict’s successor Turkson of Ghana and Cardinal extremely rare event, the Vatican at the bar with Beard, and penalty, though it’s unlikely at will be has not been decided. Marc Ouellet of Canada. Vatican must ensure that Benedict’s immediately was brought in as a this point. The conclave will consist of all experts say that Cardinal Angelo authority has truly ended. suspect in the case. The defense The trial started on cardinals under the age of 80. This Scola, Archbishop of Milan, is the Benedict will spend said that she may have walked February 19, in St. Paul, NE age limit was set by Benedict’s most likely candidate. his retirement in a secluded in with him, but walked out with with a jury of eight women predecessor, John Paul II. “As much as I like to monastery on the edge of the someone else. and four men. Police say it was “It doesn’t matter if think the next pope won’t be Vatican gardens. The monastery Police say that Oldson difficult to find a jury that was the last resignation was 600 from Europe, he’ll probably used to house cloistered nuns, told them the area of land where unbiased and/or had never heard years ago,” said senior Alec be a European,” Kreikemeier but after renovation, it will serve they should look for Beard’s of the case before. The jury is Kreikemeier. “The pope knew explained. “He’ll need to be loyal as the former pope’s residence, body. This led them to believe allowed to take notes, but must what he was doing and made the to Catholic teachings and honest, where he’ll most likely read he was a little more involved in leave them in the courtroom and right decision.” but most importantly, the new pope theological works, but especially, this murder than he was willing all notes will be destroyed after The voting process that will need to have legitimacy.” relax. to admit. a verdict is reached. takes place within the secrecy Benedict celebrated Benedict gave his final The police couldn’t of a conclave is an extremely his final liturgical event on Ash audience as pope on February pin enough evidence on Oldson complicated procedure. The Wednesday. He presided over 27, before officially resigning his to convict him, however, and method has been used since the a Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica postion. nothing was adding up. Bombing at U.S. embassy kills guard, injures several

Ben Schell perimeter where IDs are checked. being set on fire to tragedies where more behind the supporting of the suicide bombing. Cover Editor According to law enforcement than eight people are killed. Our democratic The group has been designated a terrorist sources working on the investigation, Sanli, a country is the target for many Middle Eastern organization by the United States but had The suicide bombing at the U.S. 40-year-old Turkish man, blew himself up on acts of terrorism. been relatively quiet in recent years. embassy in Ankara, Turkey was announced a walkway for embassy employees and their Turkish Prime Minister Recep The U.S. embassy building is as an act of terrorism by the United States guests. Tayyip Erdogan told the Huffington Post that located by other embassy buildings like the quickly after its happening. Students are concerned with foreign police believe the bomber was connected to German and French buildings. When the The blast at the embassy compound terrorism.“We need more security in and a domestic leftist militant group. However, attack began, all other buildings went into entrance, the work of a suicide bomber Ecevit around our embassys,” sophomore Andrew most do not know the real attackers motives, lockdown with the remaining security taking Sanli, injured several individuals in addition Shonka said. or the benefactor of the suicide bombing. cover and the U.S. representatives hiding in to killing a guard. The bomber had first Over the past year, there were more Many high officials speculate that Al the safe house. gone to the rear access of the embassy, and than 50 terrorist attacks in the United States, Qaeda or Revolutionary People’s Liberation “We should just abandon the Middle then went to a checkpoint on the building’s some ranging from small local businesses Party-Front that Sanli, was a member of is East,” sophomore Alex Schriner said. Americans jolted by spike in drug overdose cases Kathryn Budell the thought of to what extent are Kelly is speaking of the Nebraskans can be “It is very dangerous X-Clusives Editor we willing to suffer pain and when statistic that three in 10 women thankful that the rate of deaths to be simply trusting that this we can no longer handle it. Studies take sleep aids every night. This from drug overdose here is the medicine that you’re receiving Susan Kelly has an through the magazine Psychology statistic is surprising, but there is lowest in the nation. However, that from someone else is actually safe interesting activity for her Today show that American society no more frightening figure than the does not mean that we don’t have for you. It can lead to horrible psychology class. She arranges is beginning to have an aversion fact that accidental drug overdose tragic stories to tell of it. consequences sometimes.” questions around the room, and to pain. Instead of The consequences can be each question is a station. suffering from a small as profound as emergency room At each station, the headache, we would visits and even deaths. Several students read the question and rather take three News You Can Use studies have shown problems have to answer it. The questions Tylenol pills to stop in the brain and psychological get harder and harder to answer as it. This is leading to a matters after drug overdose. the students progress, starting from serious problem of accidental drug has replaced vehicle accidents as Recently, a 26-year-old American society now questions like “I go to a Catholic overdose. the number one preventable killer woman from Nebraska died after has more and more information school” or “My name is….” As “It’s a frightening in the U.S. overdosing on anti-depressants regarding drug overdose, its effects, they go farther down, the students thought,” Kelly said. “That we “Studies have shown and painkillers. There have also and the overall toll it has taken have to think and contemplate can no longer simply tough it out that deaths from accidental drug been several deaths of children on Americans today. Americans their answer. One thought is anymore. We would rather drug overdose have tripled since 2000,” and teens after they have either can now be assured that more “There’s a pill for everything, and ourselves to unconsciousness Kelly said. “The question is what’s fumbled around with prescription informative answers will be given if necessary, I will take one.” than have one sleepless night and going on. Why are there so many painkillers or someone has given in order to change the effects and This issue has been actually sort out what the problem more people suffering from this them medicine from their own differences overdose has caused. plaguing America in recent years, is.” than there should be?” cupboards. March 1, 2013 Opinion 3 Editorial: Pharmaceuticals pose lethal consquences A troubling trend is that seeking that next “high” could When recommended by a doctor, Drug dependence means a number of sources, including affecting teens around the country bring them to a new low. prescription drugs can be beneficial. that a person needs a drug to function oxygen deprivation should the -- a trend that most parents do not Nebraskans can consider But when abused, they can be very normally. Abruptly stopping the individual stop breathing for even even know about. themselves fortunate that the rate dangerous and addictive. At too drug leads to withdrawal symptoms. a few moments. Understanding the Kids are turning to their of death from drug overdoses is high a dose, or when combined with Drug addiction is the compulsive long-term effects of a drug overdose parents’ medicine cabinets as the lowest in the nation. But it alcohol, they can easily become use of a substance, despite its can help families and afflicted alternatives to illicit drug abuse. still is happening far too often. The deadly. negative or dangerous effects. individuals better cope with the Recent data on drug trends in this number of deaths due to accidental The stimulants found in In fact, we do know how event. It is even possible to turn country show that teens see abusing drug overdose surpassed the diet pills affect the central nervous to reduce the number of overdose this horrible event into something prescription drugs and over-the- number of deaths in motor vehicle system, increase your metabolism deaths. Prescription drug overdoses positive. counter medicines as safer than crashes in 2007. Every day, 100 and make your heart beat faster. result from lack of information, fear There are two aspects street drugs. In fact, nationwide, people die of drug overdoses in the This can be especially serious for of police, bad policy and a range of to dealing with a drug overdose. teen abuse of prescription drugs is United States. anyone with a pre-existing heart other factors. The first involves knowing what on the rise while the use of street There is an incorrect but problem or high blood pressure. If you have that problem, to do in the event of an overdose drugs, such as heroin or marijuana, widespread belief that because But even in a healthy person, diet you can seek a higher power for to help yourself or a loved one get is declining. you don’t need a prescription, pills can eventually cause a heart deliverance and rehabilitation. the immediate medical attention Prescription drugs are these drugs must be much less attack or stroke. Don’t waste your time and lose needed. The second aspect is easier for teens and preteens to dangerous than those found behind Since they’re legal and everything. There is help out learning to cope with the life- obtain than alcohol. Drug experts the pharmacy counter. easy to find, over-the-counter there. If you seriously look within altering effects that follow an tell of “skittles parties” or “pharm Prescription drugs are (OTC) drugs are also easy to yourself, you can change. overdose. parties” in which teens grab drugs medicines that are legitimately abuse. Like any medicine, they A drug overdose, as one But also just remember from their parents’ medicine cabinets prescribed by doctors to treat a can have their benefits when taken may imagine, is a scary proposition your friends and family members and throw them into a big bowl. variety of health conditions. When as directed and in moderation. But for anyone. It is frightening for will do things you don’t like and Partygoers down a handful to get taken under a doctor’s supervision, there’s always the danger of taking the addicted individual, and you don’t know how to deal with, high. More and more young people these drugs can have great benefits. too much, mixing them with other it is frightening for the family but our job is to help them anyway. are abusing prescription drugs and But some people believe that since drugs and even overdosing. They and friends of that person. Drug Everybody strays and it’s in those over-the-counter cough medicines these drugs are legal and prescribed can damage your body for life, and overdose can result in death or darkest times that you need a in surprising numbers, not realizing by doctors, they must be safe. even cause death. permanent brain damage from forever support system. Countdown to graduation evokes memories As seniors, we are eagerly counting travel and experience the world, and others school and enter the big world known as the act accordingly. Finally, don’t be afraid down the days until we can escape the halls are going to dive right in to the workforce. rest of your life? It’s not easy and you will to blend new friendships with old. Just of Pius and move on to bigger and better Whatever the path your friends are choosing lose a few people along the way but there like the Girl Scout song says, “Make new things. After all the senior rituals and after graduation chances are very good that are some things you can do to keep your friends, but keep the old. One is silver, the traditions are over, the hardest part will friendships alive in spite of the exciting other is gold”, please take this to heart and come. changes you are about to experience. don’t forget your friends from high school It can feel scary to brace the First, stay in touch. Whether this but also don’t be afraid to make new ones. unknown of college life without your is through Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Graduation is the action of support system of childhood buddies by Facetime, texting, Skype or any other receiving or conferring an academic your side. Though your BFFs aren’t within technological device that may be introduced degree or the ceremony that is sometimes arm’s reach, we must realize that we have by the time we are through schooling, use associated, where students become a couple months to live life to the fullest these devices to have a little talk on a daily Graduates. For most seniors, the time has with this group of people before saying basis. Second prioritize your friendships. come to say “good bye to high school and goodbye. When you move beyond the corridors of hello to the future!” For the senior class the last day of your high school you can count on a few It seems like just yesterday most school before summer vacation is the last very exciting changes in your social world, of us were shy to wear our uniforms for day of school ever and this means some you will form new kinds of relationships the first time in school. We were afraid of pretty big changes. Gone are the days when with others and what you come to see as teachers, or we didn’t know anyone in our friendships were packaged and presented in your peer group will expand and evolve. classroom! It is sad to think that four years the easy to navigate format of the school You will make new friends and some have quickly gone by and it’s soon coming hallways now maintaining friendships, Corinne Simpson of these friendships will be deeper and to an end. It will be difficult for most of us Editor-In-Chief even the best of friendships, is going to take more fulfilling than you can even begin to say goodbye to our friends for we don’t time and effort. Why? Because the captive to imagine. But as the new friendships know until when we will see them again! audience is gone and everybody is going you won’t all walk the same one. So how begin and old friendship drift away, take No matter where we go or who we become, in different directions; some people are off do you maintain the bonds of friendship inventory and decide which friendships are each and every one of the good memories to college or university, some are out to when you leave the small world called high most worthy of your time and effort and we had will forever be in our hearts! Forgive players’ pasts, mistakes The Pius X-Change Confession time. When I were on their way to the Super temper tantrum, getting frustrated was in second grade, I hit someone. Bowl, past events began to and stomping on Green Bay Corinne Simpson Staff Writers Not viciously, not angrily; I just… circulate and the public was turned Packers’ Evan Dietrich-Smith in a Editor-In-Chief Sierra Baumgartner did it. The girl was annoying one of against the football star. Not that Thanksgiving Day game in 2011. Sports Editor Monica Condon my best friends and I got frustrated I’m condoning murder here, but He was punished then and there Kathryn Budell Nick Esparza because I told her to stop and she similar, less important events have with an ejection from the game and X-Clusives Editor Jacob Kreikemeier wouldn’t. Feeling cornered into two games without pay. Zach Hammack Audrey Kuehn a last-resort, I reached out and Still, though, he is called News and Opinion Editor Kaitlin VanLoon backhanded her across the face. Yes, for nit-picky calls. In the Super I got sent to the principal’s office for Bowl, Ravens Cornerback Cary Kate Rawlinson the incident. Yes, I cried. A lot. Williams got angry and shoved Features Editor Fast forward to the final around a referee. He was just Copy Editor Copy Editor eighth grade volleyball game, the recently let off with a warning. This Ben Schell Anna Ondracek middle school equivalent of the Super has sparked controversy. Some Cover Editor Bowl. No one looked back at my trip analysts argue that that would not Lauren Schieke Adviser to the principal’s office and told me have been the same outcome if Suh Entertainment Editor Nolan DeWispelare I couldn’t participate in the game. In had committed the act. Jack Thompson fact, I doubt anyone knew about the The point here is that Graphics Editor incident at all, much less felt it was sometimes people, particularly a contributing factor to the game. It in sports, where a minor incident The X-Change is a monthly publication of the Pius X High School was irrelevant at that point. So why can spark a heated debate, are is it any different on a national level? too harshly judged on their past. newspaper staff. Opinions expressed on the opinion page do not Kate Rawlinson necessarily represent those of the entire school community. Why are current players constantly What’s in the past is in the past. judged on past events? Features Editor Hakuna Matata. Leave the past This year’s Super Bowl was behind. As Catholics, we have a Students and staff are invited to share their opinion through a letter to met with mixed feelings for exiting tainted other prominent players’ moral obligation to leave previous the editor. The staff reserves the right to edit or reject any letter. All Ravens veteran Ray Lewis. In 2000, identities as well. judgment behind. Let’s remember letters must be typed, signed and sent to Room 264 or: he was charged with the murder of Former Nebraska that Saul was a murderer and The X-Change Pius X High School two men after a fight broke out where Defensive End (DE) Ndamukong persecutor of Christians before his 6000 A Street Lincoln, NE 68510 he had been in Atlanta, GA. Suh has been plagued by the incredible conversion, and now As soon as the Ravens memory of his moment-long he’s a saint. 4 Features March 1, 2013 x posed PHOTOS BY MONICA CONDON Eddie Haro

Corinne Simpson takes every opportunity to travel to their native dwellings. Editor-in-Chief Although, he was raised in a Spanish speaking household, he sometimes finds it slightly difficult when traveling to these In an attempt to get to know our classmates places to keep up with the completely fluent. better and build a strong sense of community among “I like to travel back to California or to Mexico,” the Thunderbolts, the X-Change features a senior Haro said. “I am fluent in Spanish but sometimes I choke up every issue. This issue’s focus is on Eddie Haro. when the people I’m talking to use words I’m not familiar with or choose not to use verbs.”

But Haro also embraces the American culture, in that hamburgers are his favorite food. Maintaining and embracing the Spanish culture that “If I could I would eat hamburgers for the rest of also loved the senior Eddie Haro grow up around seems to be priority. And my life,” Haro said. GameCube.” even when walking This love of American style food probably This love for outdoors may have fostered his love through the mall works out well, or makes Haro crazy, for sports. Although soccer is the main sport Haro is known with his zipper during his duties of busing tables at Texas for, what most people from Pius may not realize is that down, he doesn’t Roadhouse. baseball is actually his favorite sport. get flustered or “My dad informed me of a job opportunity “I’ve played soccer for six years. I love the feeling embarrassed, but there,” Haro said. “He knew the cook and you get after you win a big tournament,” Haro said. “But plays it off like he I showed up and after a brief interview, I actually my favorite sport is baseball. I was the best pitcher knew what he was got the job busing tables.” on my team, but then I got a sore doing all along, Haro’s dad may arm and was traumatized by my with a huge smile have helped him coach and after that I decided it spread across his get the job at Texas was time to move on to a different face. Roadhouse, but he sport.” “I plan to has made a much So while Haro tries to maintain attend Southeast bigger influence and embrace his Hispanic C o m m u n i t y on Haro than just a heritage, he doesn’t pay attention College and major place to work. to misconceptions and really in business,” Haro “My dad is my role doesn’t care what people think said. “One day, I model,” Haro said. of him. He laughs at himself hope to own and “He works all the and keeps a positive energy and manage a Mexican restaurant.” time, but still finds time for his family. outlook on whatever the world On May 28, 1995, Haro was brought into this world, He also taught me that he says no for throws at him and approaches all but not in Lincoln, Nebraska. Haro was born in Concord, a reason. He knows what’s best for challenges with a grin on his face California. us and we need to realize that he has a and a confident attitude. “My mom decided she wanted to visit Lincoln, NE plan when he says no.” with my aunt (Valeria Morales’ mother),” Haro said. “She Growing up Haro described really enjoyed summer here and after consideration, moved himself as pretty awkward at times. Eddie is a whimsical, genuine, our families to Nebraska.” “I loved playing outside,” Despite enjoying the heat and sun of Lincoln during Haro said. “I was usually pretty crazy and adventourous guy. He is the summer, the Haro family (four brothers and one sister) and weird and slightly awkward. I a Thunderbolt! Chess Club chases championship, new members

Zach Hammack Creighton Prep. Pius also placed 2nd in a tournament at a quick match, though spectators are welcome to watch News & Opinion Editor Omaha Central. intense matches between students. They did not qualify for the championship “Chess has no luck involved,” Hafner said, “To “Check” it out! game or third place duel after losing their close battle win at chess, you need skill.” A new chess club at Pius is racking in crowds with Prep. and awards as amateur players of the classic game are “Chess is one my favorite pastimes Jump In! not only playing casually, but competitively across the because of all the strategy that goes into Outdoors Club Young state at various tournaments it,” Hafner said. “It doesn’t Every Wednesday Republicans Club and duels. fit the definition of a sport 3:30 p.m. Every Thursday The club meets on Join The Chess Club! because there is a not a Tuesdays and Thursdays physical aspect to chess, but Room 276 7:30 a.m. in the 274 room, and not -Tuesdays/Thursdays the level of competition and see Mrs. Scheffler Room 253 just students are playing; practice that goes into it is for details see Mr. Seib for Fr. Leo Seiker and club -After school comparable to a sport.” details sponsor John Cox are often The club also found challenging willing -Room 274 (Mr. Cox) teaches new players who opponents. don’t know how to play Recycling Club Sign Language “The club has given chess. There are usually 20 Every Wednesday Club many students a passion to play chess,” Chess team co- different competitors who drop in during the Every Wednesday captain Thomas Hafner said. “We had a good turnout week to play, according to Hafner. 7:45 a.m. at student orientation and we enjoy good numbers on “It’s a relaxed atmosphere,” Room 008 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays.” sophomore Nych Gierhan said. “We just play see Miss Hicks Room 274 For those who are looking to play competitively, casually with friends and have a good time.” for details see Mr. Cox for the chess club enters duels in the Omaha Metro Chess There are multiple chess sets in details League. There are nine teams in the league, each team Cox’s room ready for anyone wanting to play consisting of five players ranked by ability who compete with their equally ranked counterparts. UNPLANNED PREGNANCY? “Chess club is bringing back a game that is phasing irthright of Lincoln out,” freshman David Tines said. “People play video games more 402.466.2609 - call now. so it’s good to know that there Confidential, free, are those that still play chess.” Pius’s team is currently accurate information. 2-2 in duels. They’ve defeated Friends help friends choose Omaha Skutt and Millard South, losing to Millard North and better options…

March 1, 2013 Features 5 TeacherSpotlight Roberts to deliver Student Teachers speech at teachers’ Audrey Kuehn “I own on ice!” Pond said. Staff Writer After Pond graduates from college he plans on being a Fellowship of Catholic University Students conference Many colleges and universities provide a or FOCUS minister. program for students who want to become teachers “I love Pius, and I love that we get to pray once they graduate. These people are called student before every class and bring God into the classroom,” Sierra Baumgartner language teaching for a second teachers. They can come to schools and teach and Pond said. language. This conference learn from teachers and know what it is like to be in a Katie Sieck Staff Writer attracts approximately 1,500 classroom. They will learn from the teachers and then Sieck is a student teacher for algebra and people from all around the world eventually take over the class for the semester. calculus who grew up in David City, Nebraska and Amy Roberts, Spanish and the United States. Pius X has focus student teachers this went to Aquinas High School and graduated in 2009. teacher at Pius X high school “I feel like when I semester. “I wanted to be a teacher because my dad is since the spring of 2010, will explain my methods, you guys be presenting her paper at the (students) understand the things Mike Thedinga and he really influenced me to become a teacher,” Sieck I teach, and know that I care Thedinga is a student teacher for the World said. “Also my senior year I was taking Calculus and I Central States Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, about you. It is easier to believe History and World Geography classes who grew up realized how much I liked helping my classmates.” also known as the CSCTFL. if you understand the way I in Omaha, Nebraska and went to Skutt Catholic High Her hobbies include reading just about The CSCTFL is a teach and the methods I use,” School, graduating in 2008. anything, doing Sudoku puzzles and watching Netflix. regional foreign language Roberts said. “I wanted to be a teacher because I had “At times I will watch a whole season of a organization that serves Roberts isn’t just a some bad teachers when I was growing up and some show in a couple of days, that’s really bad but I do seventeen Midwestern states Spanish teacher, but she did start good teachers and those good teachers really made an enjoy TV,” she said. during this annual spring out that way as a student teacher impact in my life,” Thedinga said. “I want to make an Her favorite color is the rainbow. conference. for Spanish teacher Katie Hayes. impact in my students’ lives, I want them to have a “There isn’t just one color, I like them all,” The conference will be Now Roberts is also the girls JV held in Columbus, Ohio, from soccer coach and the sponsor of good teacher.” Sieck said Club World Aid. His hobbies include sports and movies. Sieck plans on getting a job at a high school, March 14-16. It will spotlight Roberts had received “Mr. Thedinga is a great teacher, I really and would love to be at a Catholic school but right now teachers’ roles in the classroom her Masters of Art in Education enjoy being in his class, it is a lot of fun!” freshman her priorities are just getting a job at a school. and effective interaction with from the University of Nebraska- Emily Pick said. “Mrs. Sieck is very organized and works well students. Lincoln during the spring of His favorite color is blue and favorite movie with the students!” algebra teacher Bill Schlautman “If you show respect for 2012. is Indiana Jones and a close second would be The Lion said. “I am confident that she will make a fine math your kids then that will show to She has been crafting King. teacher. Kids today need great teachers and she will be the students, why it is important her own style of teaching “I plan when I get out of college to teach a great one!” to learn a different language and Spanish in the classroom at Pius at the high school level and teach social studies,” he Calvin Mueller understand it,” Roberts said. since 2010. Roberts’s paper is “Research has shown said. Mueller is a student teacher for World that the exposure of the Brendon Pond Geography and US History who grew up in Crofton, titled “Keeping It in the Target Language” which she wrote language and an immersion Pond is a student teacher for Biology who Nebraska and went to Crofton Community School and with the help of a mentor and based curriculum and grew up in Dwight, Nebraska and went to East Butler graduated in 2009. professor, Dr. Adeline Moeller. classroom environment is key High School and graduated in 2008. “I wanted to be a teacher because I came from They worked on together since to successfully acquiring a new “I wanted to be a teacher because I had a family of teachers,” Mueller said, “I love interacting the fall of 2012. language,” she said. teachers that taught me to be a virtuous man and were with kids and people.” They also will be “However, many really good examples for me and I wanted to be that His hobbies are playing sports, reading, presenting this paper together teachers are uncertain that this influence to those other students,” Pond said. watching movies, hunting and fishing. His favorite while including a video of the can truly be done in a high His favorite color is red. His hobbies include color is blue and his favorite movie is A River Runs presentation. school level course and many The purpose of the fishing and hunting. He also spends as much time at Through It. are unsure as to how to go about the Neuman center as he can. He goes to daily Mass, He was also one of the assistant coaches on conference is for the exchange of ideas and thoughts about foreign creating such an environment.” bible studies and plays broomball. Broomball is a kind the freshman boys’ basketball team. of ice hockey that is played with brooms and a soccer “I thoroughly enjoyed working with the team ball instead of hockey sticks and a puck and they wear and working with the fine gentlemen that went out and shoes or boots instead of ice skates. Mitch Grosserode,” he said. 15 minutes of fame: with the underclassmen Thunderbolts

Name: Thomas Krick Name: Cassie Nguyen Name: Connor Ernst Grade: Freshman Grade: Sophomore Grade: Junior - I like camping, hunting, and fishing. I - I’m in the Art Club. I like to volunteer - My favorite food is pizza and my fa- have an identical twin and my favorite at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital and play piano. vorite show is Rob and Big. I do pro- food is Fettuccine Alfredo. My favorite My favorite color is pink. My favorite sub- ductions and plays in school and I like TV show is Duck Dynasty. I also like ject is math and I really like clothes shop- skateboarding. I broke my left arm and bacon. ping and summer. now I have metal plates in that arm. 6 Xclusives March 1, 2013 Students at Pius share what it’s like being employed, and the different jobs they get

Lauren Schieke minimum wage job. Entertainment Editor At Amigos, junior Ashley Mejstrik is like a jack of Jobs are a necessary part all trades; supervising, opening to living. As young adults, high up Sunday morning, cooking, school students are expected to and doing the drive-through are find a starter job that both suits all things she does. them and offers an adequate Just watch out and learn income. Starter jobs are found all what to do early on, according over the place, from restaurants to Mejstrik. Pius students talk of their expe- to golf courses, and they all offer “I almost got fired on riences with their first jobs. a different experience, with a my third day,” Mejstrik said. -- few funny stories in between. Grandmother’s Students are volunteering and Maintenance A friendly atmosphere giving of time to community and Maintenance person at is important to any restaurant first sounds about as appealing and there is no exception at church as cleaning your room. But then Grandmother’s where the staff -- add in the hours and pay and it’s is a lot like a family. Pius Guidance Counselors help looking like a pretty good deal. Senior Kelly McCarthy students consider careers “I like the fact that I get works as a hostess with another to make my own hours,” senior Pius student, senior, Hannah

J o s h u a PHOTOLAUREN BY SCHIEKE Damm said. always awesome when we finds that the best part of the interesting,” Styron said. H e hear what it was like all job is that he only works on Runza c u r r e n t l y the way back then.” the weekends so that it doesn’t The infamous Midwest is working The atmosphere is interfere with school. fast food chain, Runza: known almost all laid back, except on busy Granite City for Temperature Tuesdays and of week at St. days of course. McCarthy Not unlike course the runza. Patrick’s to recommends the job as a Grandmother’s, Granite City Senior, Dale Allder, help clean good starting job. offers a friendly atmosphere works the counter and drive thru up after “I have a lot of among the staff, but a busy at Runza. He finds a drawback to s c h o o l . control in the restaurant, schedule. be the necessary cleaning of the Sometimes and it’s fun to meet people, “Granite City can get restrooms but of course there are it’s a messy like customers,” McCarthy very busy on a Friday night so benefits. job, but it’s said. it’s easy to get overwhelmed by “I get to meet many well worth Our Lady of the excessive people that pour different people, and my it when he Good Counsel Retreat in. You have to be able to stay coworkers are fantastic,” Allder gets paid House calm in hectic situations and be said. $8.65 an Scrubbing dishes and able to deal with people,” senior Oddly enough, he’s had hour. washing pans: a Cinderella Sarah Styron said. superstitious customers refuse story in itself. However, enter She works as a hostess to pay $6.66 and instead buy minimum wage and a great and is paid minimum wage, something else or pay an extra schedule into the equation and seating people as well as greeting cent. it becomes a self-proclaimed them at the front door. Scheel’s job. When she first started Yet another minimum Junior Carl Endrulat working, she did her first to-go wage job, being a cashier at works as a kitchen assistant at delivery and ran into a bit of a Scheels offers the experience a Retreat House in Waverly, problem of locking her keys in of meeting different people like Junior Ashley Mejstrik is a hard worker at Amigo’s Resaturant. Nebraska. the car while it was pouring rain other cashier jobs. “It’s a place where out. In the end, she got a ride Junior Andrew Rempe groups of Catholics will come back to Granite City from her also helps clean up afterwards Amigo’s Miller. in for a day or more and meditate neighbors. along with the usual cashiering. One of the most common “A whole bunch of and reflect,” Endrulat said. “That only happened One of the most important things jobs in our world today, fast food cool people come in and they He basically earns once, but I really do have so about finding a good job is the is a popular part in our society tell us their stories of coming minimum wage to clean, do the many weird things that happen coworkers and Rempe said he and creates many more jobs for to Grandmothers when it first dishes and anything else the to me every time I work; that’s likes all the people he works high school students in need of a opened,” Miller said, “It’s cook needs him to do. Endrulat probably what makes this job so with at Scheels. Students consider careers with counselors’ help

Kaitlin VanLoon high school hits it’s important to learn and gain from is working volunteer at a company that Freudenberg says that Staff Writer at least have an idea of what you with others that you don’t agree offers the type of career a student it’s important to get involved in enjoy doing. Even if we don’t with. Whether it be their views on would like to try. Volunteer hours any way you can, regarding a It’s never too young to know how to make this activity certain subjects or how they treat are always a great thing to keep vocation. begin thinking about a career. into a job for the future, it’s other employees. Freudenberg on file, and it can help students “Definitely join clubs, There are many of us who know always a great start. wants this point to get across. discover if this is the actual volunteer at centers, really exactly what we want to be when “It’s never too young to “You may not enjoy the career they’d like practice. anything that gets you exposure we grow up, but at the same time start thinking, I would say middle people you work with and that Another thing to try is to a career,” said Freudenberg. many do not. school, even fifth or sixth grade is completely alright. What’s a job shadow, which is basically A key element to When deciding on a is a great time to begin consider important is to learn to work following someone around all remember is that it is okay to career choice, there are several possible career choices,” said with these people and to push day and learning what they do not know what’s in-store for things to keep in mind. According Freudenberg forward towards a goal,” said for their job. This type of thing the future. Never make a split to guidance counselor, Connie Another big step in high Freudenberg. is especially helpful when a decision just to get it done, mull Freudenberg, the number one school, that many choose to The jobs we have in student has no idea what they’d over the choices and speak to an thing to remember is to pick a take, is applying and hopefully high school don’t have to have like to do as a profession. adult who know what they’re career based off something that’s getting a job. Getting a part-time anything to do with what we “I would create a list talking about regarding careers. enjoyable. job in high school teaches many want to be. It’s difficult to find of the top ten careers I could A great example of “It’s a combination of students many qualities that will a job revolving around a certain possibly engage in. Next, I’d exemplary adults includes the something you’re good at and last through out life. career, in high school, but it’s narrow this list down to the many guidance counselors in the something you enjoy doing,” “ R e s p o n s i b i l i t y , still a good thing to get job top five, and by process of Pius X guidance office. Keep said Freudenberg about a career punctuality and getting work experience. elimination, I’d go shadow these that career path always in the path. done on time are some very “Realistically, it’s not occupations,” said Freudenberg. back pocket and in the corner of When we were young it important lessons that are always possible to find a part- It is definitely okay to the mind because we never know was princesses and pirates and learned by working a job,” said time job like the career you’d not know which path to take when that path is about to unfold as we got older it turned into pop Freudenberg. like,” said Freudenberg. because there are so many and show us to the next big step stars and secret agents. Once A big attribute students A great thing to do is options. in life. March 1, 2013 Xclusives 7 Students at Pius share what it’s like being employed, and the different jobs they get

One of the drawbacks close to them. fertilizing grass, mowing and according to Rempe is having to Among happier things, removing snow. stand for seven hours straight, a tradition they have among the “I like the hours, I can PIUS PULSE but he’s also had a few interesting staff at the Legacy is that the work 60 plus hours in a week experiences. day before someone quits, they during the summer,” Miller said. “One day The work Do you have a job? If you do, a lady asked me if PHOTO BY LAUREN SCHIEKE is hard, Miller anyone could help said, but it keeps what is it? her in the shoe him in good if you don’t, what would you department; when shape as well I told her everyone as earns him a like your dream job to be? was busy out helping lot of money, other people she sometimes over got mad and threw $400 for one JOEY BURESH the pair of shoes at snow. FRESHMAN me and ran away,” M i l l e r Rempe said. found himself T h e in an interesting I would like to work Legacy situation last on a farm for my high S e r v i n g winter when he school job and would food at an assisted found a truck stuck I living home is in a snow drift. like to eventually do practically all the “He wanted something in corporal works of me to push him agriculture. mercy wrapped into out with the plow. one. The employees, I told him it was mostly high school a bad idea but he students, serve persisted, so when breakfast, lunch Senior Kelly McCarthy works the register at Grandmothers. I was pushing him and dinner 364 the plow slipped up MICHAEL HELMAN days a year at the over the trunk, and SOPHOMORE Legacy; the one day they get off make a cream pie, basically whip smashed the back windshield is Employee Appreciation Day. cream in a pie pan, and pie them in,” Miller said. According to senior in the face! However, nothing was I would like to work Katelyn Zemunski, the night Overall, a job at the ever reported for the damage to at scheels for my high crew is like one big family. Legacy is a great way to learn a the truck. school job and one day “Getting to know the few things along the way. Conclusion residents is pretty cool too. Forest Lake Overall, the experiences I want to own a Learning all of their stories is Forest Lake Nursery of each person differs from job restaurant. fascinating,” Zemunski said. Lawn and Landscapes is a to job. Care should be taken in Of course, being a home landscaping company in town choosing the job that suits each for the elderly, residents will owned by junior, Noah Miller’s person. A starter job is only the occasionally pass away which father. Miller does everything first step in finding a career. is sad for the staff who becomes including installing sprinklers,

ZACH CUNNINGHAM Volunteer chances abound JUNIOR school. Once on the team, Monica Condon I would like to work at “We usually have a members attend meetings and can Staff Writer lot of teenage volunteers in the either be an active team member Dairy Queen for my high In high school, many summer,” said Saint Elizabeth’s or a donating member. Active school job and I hope to students begin looking for jobs. volunteer coordinator. “That’s members house animals brought one day be a Business However, some focus more on when our program really picks into their care and tend to them Administrator. volunteering, which can be an up.” until they can be rereleased. Those enriching and fulfilling experience Though Saint Elizabeth’s who are not able to do this can that still provides a familiarity website does not go into much still donate and make an immense with a work-like environment. detail on the teen program, one can impact on the organization and Lincoln has many call the number listed to further our state’s wildlife as a whole. opportunities for volunteering. inquire or request an information Another way to volunteer Since there are so many options, packet to be delivered by mail. time and make a difference is one can usually find a volunteering If working in a medical through the Meals on Wheels gig suitable to their interests. center is not for you, there are organization. Meals on Wheels One place of volunteering other volunteer options for people brings food to the homes of those RJ GIBSON that is common for high school who have interest in things such who cannot purchase or prepare SENIOR students is St. Elizabeth’s Medical as animals. their own. More comprehensive Center. The hospital offers One place where students information can be found at the volunteer programs for both adults can volunteer is the Capital Meals on Wheels Association of I work at Sonic and teenagers. Those of legal age Humane Society, where there is America website www.mowaa. right now. One day i can participate in programs such a program for those 16 and older. org. would like to be an as the No One Dies Alone, or Volunteers must work a minimum One final volunteering N.O.D.A., initiative the medical of two hours a week for a six opportunity is most likely a Electrical center offers. This is a program month period. Those who do not household name here in Lincoln. Engineer. that pairs volunteers with patients have a schedule fitting this kind of The Matt Talbot Kitchen and on their deathbeds who do not have commitment or are not old enough Outreach is a local foundation many family members or frequent can help the humane society by started by Catholics to serve the visitors. It provides patients with donating products to the shelter. needs of Lincoln’s working poor. a peaceful and reassuring dying A list of items requested for One can volunteer their time to the experience and lives up to its donation is listed on their website: kitchen by serving and preparing name, preventing any person from www.capitalhumanesociety.org. meals or through various other being alone as they pass from this Another nonprofit outreach engagements. More life to the next. organization that is crucial to information on Matt Talbot For those who are not our community is the Nebraska Kitchen and Outreach can be technically adults yet, Saint Wildlife Rescue Team. The found on their website www. Elizabeth’s has a “teen” volunteer Wildlife Rescue Team is a group mtkserves.org under their “You program. This opportunity is of trained individuals who meet Can Help” tab. usually especially promoted in regularly and take care for injured the summer when there are many or abandoned animals. patients and students are not in 8 Entertainment March 1, 2013 Jumpin’ burger joints Review: hole-in-the-

Jacob Kreikemeier & are Red Robin, famous for burgers great option. wall restaurants Kaitlin VanLoon and milkshakes and HF Crave, a Another burger joint here Staff Writers new restaurant which opened close in Lincoln is Five Guys Burgers Monica Condon so it occasionally takes a little to a year ago. and Fries, located at 1230 P Street Staff Writer longer than expected (but is well Downtown Lincoln, South Red Robin, widely known in downtown Lincoln. Along with worth the wait!). of Lincoln, North of Lincoln, pretty for their “Red Robin, yuuuuum” its delicious burgers Five Guys The Taj Mahal is a little In downtown Lincoln, much anywhere in Lincoln you can commercials is the place to go is famous for its fries. Walk in Indian restaurant located in the right around the Haymarket, is find a great burger. when you want some 50’s food that the door of five guys and bags of strip mall behind the Racquet another frequently overlooked The question we ask our includes bottomless steak fries, potatoes can be seen forming the Club. With its festive music, hole-in-the-wall. It’s called readers and ourselves is, where a milkshake with an extra cup- line to order. On the wall, Five atmosphere and authentic Indian MaGGie’s. MaGGie’s features can we find the best burger in this full and several types of burgers Guys advertises where the potatoes cuisine, this place is a great an array of vegan food. Please do wonderful city we call home? that include the delicious bacon for that day came from. stop. not stop reading the paragraph Backyard Burger is guacamole burger. They serve up these spuds Pros: good food, fun because of the vegan aspect. It’s located near S 84th and Nebraska HF Crave is located about in massive portions. Fries are piled atmosphere, closed on Sundays, really good, whether you are Hwy. Sophomore Makinsey a block down from Red Robin. The high in the cups and plenty is extensive vegan menu along vegan or not. They have things Lonergan says that the burgers with HF stands for Hollenbeck farms, spilled over into the bag. A large with their large regular menu, like nutmeal tacos, soups and just plain ol’ cheese are the best at located in Elmwood, Nebraska. can easily feed 3-4. regular and vegan desert options various wraps. The flavor of the the restaurant The restaurant has many delicious Their burgers cost an and not everything is drenched food is really off the beaten path. “I like Backyard Burger entrees to choose from. average of about six bucks and in an overpowering curry. It’s very unique and very fresh, the best because it’s a good What is different about come with an array of available Cons: small(ish) and not something currently environment to hang out with Crave is that all of their ingredients toppings including jalapeño, portions for the price (you will found elsewhere. friends and the portions are big so come from Nebraska; the buns, tomato, BBQ sauce, A1 steak sauce be full, but probably won’t need Pros: unique atmosphere, you can share,” Lonergan said. cheese, beef, even the garnishes. and many more. They also only use a “to-go” box), food is wonderful feels like something you would In South Lincoln near Although it takes a while for these fresh ground beef for the burgers. but very rich-probably not a find in NYC, unique food with Southpointe mall are two restaurants burgers to cook, it’s well worth the good choice for a picky, finicky complex flavors. Cons: a bit frequently visited by many. These wait and carry-out there is always a stomach or if you had a heavy pricey, small eating area (not lunch. Overall this is definitely easy when it’s busy). a place to check out. And if after For taste that is slightly all that tasty Indian food, you less exotic, there is the 9 South decide you have a craving for Chargrill. This is a bar-and-grill something more native to home, type restaurant that features an The Oscars stop by the Jerky Shack, another array of delicious sandwiches hole-in-the-wall stop located in a and salads. Burgers and fries Recognizing the year’s parking lot near the Taj Mahal. are prominent on the menu. The Opposite direction of seating area is bright and friendly, the Taj, just down O Street, is a and the mixture of a laid back best films tiny Mexican restaurant called atmosphere with slightly formal/ El Rancho. This place is a true modern table settings gives this gem. Their food is delicious and diner its own feel. authentic, add that to their prices, Pros: grilled Americano -Best Picture -Actor and really it’s undebatable. The food paradise, super cool venue. restaurant used to be a plain Cons: great place to go for lunch, Argo in a supporting role little building with regular tables but food tends to be a little on the and chairs. Thanks to a recent heavy side. Overall, the 9 South resurfacing, however, El Rancho Chargrill is a great place to go Christoph Waltz now has a fun color on the wall to share a plate with friends over and painted and carved booths so your noon-hour. -Directing the atmosphere now matches the upbeat vibe of the food. Ang Lee (Life -Actress Pros: delicious authentic, great portions, great of Pi) in a supporting prices, nice, private little place. Cons: sometimes understaffed role -Music Anne Hatha- Businesses push Original Song way Skyfall the envelope in -Actor -Animated racy commercials Feature Film Jacob Kreikemeier sophomore Lucy Kohmetscher in a leading role Staff Writer said. Brave Go Daddy is infamous Daniel Day-Lew- Television today is a lot for pushing the envelope in their different than it used to be. In commercials, but did this one society today, TV has turned into cross the line? is how you want it, when you want “There was a line and -Sound it. With the DVR the way people Go Daddy definitely crossed it,” Gra p hic B y Lauren S chieke want it is without commercials. sophomore Tom Kelly said. This is causing companies to Another is the Calvin -Actress Mixing come up with more extreme ways Klein commercial that shows to get the viewers’ attention to model Matthew Terry in a 360 in a leading Les Mis- their product. degree view in a pair of Calvin A recent example of this Klein underwear. role is the Go Daddy commercial These are two examples erables from this year’s Super Bowl, of companies going to the where supermodel Bar Refaeli extreme to get attention to their Jennifer is shown in a close-up kissing product. The attention was surely actor Jesse Heiman for a solid captured by the audience, but not Lawrence 18 seconds. in the best way. “It was so gross,” March 1, 2013 Entertainment 9 Senior boys strut their stuff in Boy/Girl Dance

Jacob Kreikemeier floor after performing the most daunting this much from Staff Writer maneuvers with sheer precision. Most of dancing.” the Thunderettes have been dancing for He Pius’ Thunderettes are famous for years, perfecting these moves. But what thought it would their spectacular half-time performances. happens when you mix in some senior boys be impossible They leave the crowd with jaws on the and try to teach them the same moves? to learn all the

Photos by Jacob kreikemeier “It’s like teaching moves that the preschoolers,” Thunderttes junior Anna Arndt perform with such said. ease. However, Senior Dan it eventually LeDuc was became easy and nervous when he fun once they got started learning the hang of it. a great job in organizing the dance.” the dance. He soon “Anna was my partner and it was The Thunderettes and the guys realized that dance amazing,” LeDuc said. left both teams’ fans in laughter and the is a lot harder than They were able to learn the dance Ralston fans a little more in shock. it looks. in just five practices and put on a great “I think the boys did a good job, L e D u c show for half time of the girls’ varsity especially for being boys” sophomore said, “I never basketball game on the 15th. Kristen Benes said, “And it was super imagined sweating LeDuc said,“Jordan Verplank did fun.” Paranormal Romance genre gaining groupies

Kaitlin VanLoon meets a zombie boy who she believes still “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” is Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe” is that Staff Writer has human left in him and can change. They an all-time favorite sitcom that began in if you have total faith in God he will always also fall in love. 1997. Many of us students were too young come to the rescue,” sophomore, Ellen Paranormal, fantasy and make- All of these motion pictures have a to remember this heroic series that lasted Sartore said. believe anything has taken arise in the few things in common. They obviously have for six years. It empowered teenage girls We can even relate stories to our entertainment industry. to do with LOVE, but there are several hidden to believe anything was possible and that religion. God is portrayed as Aslan the lion Several books such as “Twilight” by meanings as well. Taking a risk, listening to popular wasn’t an important part of life. in “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.” Stephanie Meyer and “Beautiful Creatures” your heart, and paving your own path are few The Harry Potter series, an even Aslan always shows up at the right time by Kami Garcia have made it to the big of many benefits we can get from watching better loved favorite of both genders is a when the main characters absolutely need screen. these sometimes weird movies. bestselling book right behind Lord of the him, just like our Lord. Paranormal books such as these also “Some fantasy books do teach Rings. There are several new television have of course romance in them. “Twilight” lessons like perseverance, never giving up Although “Harry Potter” is mainly shows that have been a big hit today, these is about a human girl and vampire boy falling and following your dreams,” sophomore about witches and warlocks, it also shows include; “The Walking Dead,” “Once Upon a in love. “Beautiful Creatures” is about a Collin VanLoon said. how even teenagers can overcome the greater Time,” “Game of Thrones” and “Adventure witch and human boy who fall in love. When reading a summary of a book power when they believe something is right. Time.” Along with “Beautiful Creatures” or watching the trailer of a movie, keeping The “Lord of the Rings” and “The Just keep in mind it’s important not another new movie is coming out entitled an open mind is a good idea because if Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe” are also to judge a book, film, or T.V. show by its “Warm Bodies”. This film is about a race when taking a chance then we may end up best-selling books that have been made into cover because we never know what we can of zombies trying to take over the world benefiting from the novel or learning a life major motion pictures. find. in ruins. In the midst of this, a teenage girl lesson from the motion picture. “The moral of the story in “The Monica’s Sweet Treats and Goodies I have a secret to tell you. I, during one of my Raising Cane’s Special Sauce 1-2 cups crushed cereal (such as Cheerios, Original way-longer-than-necessary Pinterest binges, stumbled 1/2 Cup Mayonnaise (not miracle whip) Special K, or my favorite- Corn Flakes) upon a website that had a recipe for oven baked “fried” 1/4 Cup Pepper 2-3 eggs, beaten chicken. And I, being a huge fan of un-fried fried things 1/2 Tablespoon Garlic Powder Seasoning salt and pepper to taste decided to try it. (This was before my “Big Vegan 1/2 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce Heat oven to 375. Rinse chicken and cut into strips, Adventure” mind you.) 1/8 Teaspoon White Vinegar* pat dry. Combine flour, garlic powder, and salt and At first, I was a little skeptical, worried it OR pepper in one bowl. In another, have eggs. In yet wouldn’t be as crunchy as my beloved chicken fingers. 1 Teaspoon paprika* another, mix cereal, herbs, and more salt and pepper. To my pleasant surprise, I tried the (*note: there was a bit of skepticism Dip chicken strips in the flour mixture, then cover in recipe out on a family movie night, over which of these past two eggs and let excess drip off. Finally dip strips in cereal and it was a success! Not only did I ingredients was the right choice, mixture and place onto a greased baking sheet. Once like it, but it satisfied my mom, junk- so try them both and choose your you’ve breaded all your chicken, place it in the oven food junkie sister, and dad who’s a favorite) and bake it for 45 minutes-more or less depending on huge carnivore and since he runs, Mix all the ingredients in a bowl your desired crispiness, (just make sure the chicken is usually doesn’t opt for un-fried and combine until even throughout. thoroughly cooked). things when he wants something Then cover the surface of your sauce fried. with fresh ground black pepper. Once it’s done, enjoy the chicken with your I found that the breading is Stir. Cover once more if you have a homemade Cane’s sauce and a serving of green better over done than underdone. If larger mouthed bowl or twice more vegetables for a balanced meal (or oven-fries, if you you are worried your chicken will if you have a smaller one. It can at can’t resist!) Craving Cane’s bread? Texas Toast, which become dry, try par-boiling it first this point be eaten if you absolutely you buy in the frozen section and bake at home, comes to seal in moisture. can NOT wait. However it’s best if pretty darn close! But anyways, enough with Monica Condon you let it sit for a few hours before Though this idea isn’t really good for those the tangent, here’s the secret: as I Staff Writer serving. Also, some people prefer less days you have a Raising Cane’s craving midday, it’s a revisited this recipe recently and tried to think of a way black pepper. Though, I like mine with a nice kick! fun thing to try on an evening when you want to impress to vegan-ize it with chicken substitute (don’t worry, your family with your mad cooking skills, are trying to I’ll spare you that), I thought of something that often, Oven “Fried” Chicken reduce your intake of fried food or just want to stay in chicken fingers seem incomplete without Raising Cane’s 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or save a few bucks (since most of these ingredients are sauce. 1 cup flour inexpensive and common household staples). I hope So I did some further research, and have 1 teaspoon garlic powder you love these recipes as much as I do and pray that decided to unveil my findings. Here they are: 1 tablespoon mixed herbs (such as an Italian blend) Raising Cane owners don’t get too mad at me! Thanks - optional and enjoy! 10 Sports March 1, 2013 Athletes of the Month: Five senior wrestlers take dedication and success to the mat Kate Rawlinson Traditions/Rituals? We shaved our heads one Most memorable wrestling moment? Making it know Features Editor year and sometimes we wore our singles to onto varsity my senior year. Wrestling in college? No practice. Best part of wrestling in HS? Winning and Most memorable wrestling moment? Making it beating people up. to State freshman year. It was a tough bracket Zach Bell TJ Reed Biggest struggle? Staying fit. I’ve also hurt and I wasn’t supposed to do that well. The guy I How long have you been wrestling? 4 years How long have you been wrestling? 4 years my thumb recently and before that, I broke my was supposed to wrestle just left and I ended up Where are you going to college? UNL Where are you going to college? Southeast pelvis. going to State. What do you plan on majoring in? Chemical Community College Traditions/Rituals? Nope. Best part of wrestling in HS? Just messing Engineering What do you plan on majoring in? Fire around with my teammates. Wrestling in college? No Protection Program Biggest struggle? Watching your weight and Most memorable wrestling moment? 4-time Jack Thompson Wrestling in college? No watching what you eat. state qualifier How long have you been wrestling? Since Most memorable wrestling moment? Placing Traditions/Rituals? When I’m on a win streak, I

PHOTO COURTESY OF YEARBOOK Freshman year in my very first meet. Where are you going to college? Either Naval don’t change anything. Best part of wrestling in HS? Team work with Academy, UNL, or Colorado School of Mines --placed 5th at state in the 195 weight the rest of the team. Hanging out all day with What do you plan on majoring in? classification PHOTO COURTESY OF YEARBOOK them on Saturdays. Engineering Biggest struggle? Staying on weight Wrestling in college? No Traditions/Rituals? I don’t wash my wrestling Most memorable wrestling moment? None shoes during the season. Best part of wrestling in HS? You get to beat --Reed had a concussion twice in the last people up legally. You don’t go to jail for it month, so he did not wrestle at State later. Biggest struggle? Trying to catch up with people who have been wrestling their whole Brandon Krauel lives. Senior Zach Bell competes with an opponent from Omaha South during the district meet, in How long have you been wrestling? 4 years Traditions/Rituals? No. attempt to qualify for the state tournament. Where are you going to college? Not sure, but somewhere in Colorado; it’s my favorite Sam Dolezal Best part of wrestling in high school? place. How long have you been wrestling? 4 years Senior Sam Dolezal is tangled up with his Camaraderie with teammates. What do you plan on majoring in? Fire science. Where are you going to college? Peru State opponent during a match. Dolezal qualified Wrestling in college? No for the state tournament and placed 5th in Biggest struggle? Watching what we eat. What do you plan on majoring in? I don’t 195. Bowling continues success even in Class A Anna Ondracek championship for the boys’ team. B o t h Copy Editor Senior Nick Schuller led the Bolts, taking ninth PHOTO COURTESY OF ROB MACHACEK teams agree place. that they really To no one’s surprise, both Pius X bowling teams did Along with having great talent, the team attributes their wanted to win exceptionally at the state tournament on Sunday, Feb. 10. success to the family-like closeness. for the senior Competing for the first time in Class A, both teams were “We’re very close. We’ll joke around with each bowlers. a little nervous for state other if we make a bad shot, and keep everyone “They PHOTO COURTESY OF ROB MACHACEK this year. motivated,” Koehler continued. “And the girls were the ones “We were cheer us on too, which helps a lot.” who drove us definitely nervous The girls did fantastic as well, taking to win. They’re on Saturday, because runner-up at State. Taking runner up to our motivation. only the top two teams Lincoln North Star, who was the defending We all wanted make it to the finals on Class A state champions. to win this Sunday,” junior Colin Freshman Kristen Machacek was the more for them Koehler said. “It’s like highest scorer for the girls, taking fifth place. than ourselves, a pre-state tournament Her sister Kelly, a junior, took sixth. because we in itself”. Senior Jessika Lierz says “We were couldn’t have The Pius X girls bowling team poses with their N e r v e s facing North Star, and although we were upset runner up trophy after being defeated by North done it without clearly didn’t get in the about not winning, we were okay with losing Star in five matches. them,” Koehler way for the boys team, to them because they’re so good.” said. as they went on to win The girls weren’t worried about competing Just getting to the state tournament is an accomplishment their first-ever state in Class A for the first time either. for some schools, but at Pius there is a great legacy going right Championship in Class The Pius X boys bowling team poses with their “It was actually amazing, because there’s a now. They didn’t want to just get to be complacent and be content A against Columbus. state championship trophy after defeating Co- lot more competition for us, and it pushes us to work with getting there. They wanted to make an impression in Class This is the third straight lumbus for their third straight championship. harder,” Lierz said. A, and there’s not a doubt in anyone’s mind that they did. Basketball teams make runs in district tournaments Boys’ season filled with challenges Girls’ fall short in title game Audrey kuehn Malcolm Lancaster had eight. Sophomore Maddie Simon had 24 Staff Writer The Thunderbolts came back twice The Pius Lady Bolts basketball made points in the game and scored 17 of her 24 in during the game and came within three points, it to the second round in Districts this year. the second half. Rachel Arthur finished the The Pius X boys’ basketball team fell but the Bearcats continued to pull away. In the first round, they played Millard game with 22 points. Senior Miranda Paul also

short in the first round of the Class A-3 district “The team was sad and the seniors South. They won PHOTO COURTESY OF YEARBOOK had six points. tournament on Saturday, Feb PHOTO COURTESY OF YEARBOOK were beaten up but it 47-17 to advance to “We were 23 at Papillion La Vista High was a good season,” the A-5 District final. disappointed that the season School. Senior Darrick Mazour Senior Rachel Arthur had to end on such a close The Bolts played the said. had 16 points, while game, but our goal for next Kearney Bearcats Pius finished sophomore Briahtia year is definitely to make it “Playing in class A the year with a 13-8 Sebek had nine. In the to state and see how far we was fun, we had almost the record. second half the Bolts can go,” Sophomore Maddie same schedule and it was a The last time came out to a 19-4 Simon said good challenge,” Senior Grant that the Pius basketball lead. They also held The Bolts finished Schumacher said. team has won state was the Patriots scoreless in their season with a 15-7 record. Senior Darrick in 2004. the second quarter. The girls’ basketball Mazour led the team with 17 S t a t e In the district team last made it to state in points, fellow seniors Tom basketball will be held final game, Pius played 2000. Schneider had 16, Alexander for the boys March 8- Millard North, only State will be held for Stejskal had 13, Grant Senior Tom Schneider drives to the 10. losing by three. The Sophomore Maddie Simon goes in the girls from March 1-3. basket in a game vs. Norris this for a layup in a game at Pius X this Schumacher had nine and season. final score was 55-52. season. March 1, 2013 Sports 11 Baseball puts in work towards repeat state championship title in school history and Rex Raetz, and McWilliams. Another coming up through the program. Corinne Simpson Editor-in-Chief this win also ended a 35 year long drought of monumental game from last season included “The underclassmen are very strong,

baseball state champions in the city of Lincoln. a no-hitter PHOTO BY KELLY BRAKENHOFF especially the sophomores,” History tends to repeat itself. For the The last time Lincoln had a state champion thrown by Leduc said. “They have a Pius X baseball team, a repeat is just what they was in 1977 with Lincoln Southeast. Leduc in the very good attitude and are are striving for. For the first time in school Just like every team, after one state first round extremely hardworking. They

history, the State PHOTO BY KELLY BRAKENHOFF championship, of the state are very coachable, not only Championship striving for a tournament. from the coaches but also the trophy was second one is F o r seniors. They look up to us with brought home, always an exciting the seniors respect.” after three runner- goal. For this on the team, McWilliams agrees up finishes. team, it is a winning a state and says that there is a mutual Although the new reachable goal. championship respect between the upper and season started on “ W e made for underclassmen this season. Feb. 28, the boys are really excited a learning Every senior leader on began working for this season,” experience and this team has just one dream, to long before that Senior Daniel developed a play to the best of their ability with the goal of Leduc said. “We certain attitude and end their baseball career at repeating on their only lost three and dedication Pius on a good note. mind. starters (Meyer, on the part of “I think the thing we are The members of the 2012 baseball team dogpile at The team hoist up the 2012 Class B “ A f t e r the pitchers mound after defeating Norris in the state Bodfield, and the players. most excited about for this Kolbush), so if “This State Championship trophy after their season is seeing the hard work legion ball was championship game at Haymarket Park last season. 2-1 win over Norris for the first baseball over, we began you count that up team has a good championship in Pius X history. during the offseason pay off,” lifting in September,” Senior Tony McWilliams then we have five returning starters and three work ethic and McWilliams said. said. “Everybody that played JV and up last pitchers from last season’s rotation.” the leadership is better than last year,” Leduc The Pius community will anxiously season came to these workouts and we started Starters from last season include said. “We also aren’t dealing with drama and watch on this spring as the baseball team hitting and pitching again in January.” Class B 1st team all-state members Jake there is a mutual respect between players.” works towards a common goal and see if this On May 17, 2012, the Pius X baseball Schleppenbach and Leduc and honorable Unfortunately, all players come and senior driven team can make history once team made history and brought home the first mention players including Tom Schneider, go, but Leduc seems confident about the talent again. Coach’s Corner: Scott Burns Burns uses calm energy to boost morale of athletes in basketball and track

Nick Esparza jump for Track. He enjoys coaching Pius don’t have as much stress as the players, but Burns is very confident in the Staff Writer student-athletes very much. Burns says that’s wrong. upcoming team; they seem to have some “The best part about coaching is “I still get nervous before games; I depth and will be interesting to watch in the Before the first shot fires or the seeing kids work through adversity and grow get butterflies and don’t sleep well the night spring. first whistle blows Coach Scott Burns was up,” Burns said. before.” Burns said. “I have less control as Goals are the bread and butter of preparing his team for that event. Many coaches differ when it comes a coach than a player, so that’s why I have any kind of team; Burns has a couple of Coach Burns has been known as an to practice and essentials to being successful, more nerves.” them. athlete to many people at Pius. Coach Burns but he looks at it from a different angle. Burns wouldn’t change a thing “The spring track goal is to get a lot went to McCook High and played Football, “Practice is the opportunity to play with his team, it sounds like he cares a lot of kids to state and I’m hoping that we can Basketball, Track and Baseball. the game and get better at your skills.” Burns about team and the group of individuals he score once we get guys there.” Burns said. Burns went on to go to Nebraska said. coaches. “Reserve accomplished their goals of getting Wesleyan. There he played Football for Practice shouldn’t be overlooked “The boys and girls both have better as a team and as individuals.” a year, Baseball for a half a year, and ran and should be approached with joy and not a great team.” Burns said. “They’re both Coach Burns is very enthused about the middle distance for Track for four years. grief because as an individual one can be loaded with talent that isn’t afraid to work Track team and he looks to keep coaching Burns currently coaches Reserve successful if one learns to be a hard worker. hard. It’s going to be an exciting year and many Pius squads in the future. Boys Basketball, and Triple jump and long One must think that the coaches I’m looking forward to good things.” Baseball skills showcased in global tournament Nick Esparza The Classic is one of a kind. It is played once every four This is a big worldwide event and this is a great show for Staff Writer years since its beginning in 2005. It has also been hosted in the many small countries to show off their baseball team’s skills. United States on every occasion thus far. This year is the third The first round of the Classic takes place at the opposing The swing! And a miss! installment of the Classic and has been overlooked for many years team’s stadium. Then they switch off from there until there is a The World Baseball Classic is a tournament matched up by the media. winner. There are different “Pools” that certain teams are placed in between many countries including the United States and 15 other Japan has won the title twice in which the last two depending on their location. There is a double elimination for the teams. It was created by the Major League Baseball Association meetings they’ve faced off against Cuba and South Korea. The first round and single elimination for the championship round. and other sanctions around the world. tournament is played like any other regular game that one could The first game takes place on the second of March The event was created shortly after the Olympic watch on TV. But, this event is a classy meeting that involves rules and the final championship game starts on the nineteenth. The Committee decided to remove baseball as an Olympic sport like the limited pitch rule and the mercy rule. tickets in China can cost from forty-two dollars to one hundred in 2005. The two events in 2006 and 2009 have been some of Junior Sam Donlan thinks this occasion is a good idea. and twenty eight dollars. The championships take place in San the highest watched sporting events in Japan of all time in their “This is a great event to showcase the players’ abilities Francisco, California and all one needs is a ticket and a big box television history. from different countries.” of Cracker Jacks. GRAPHIC BY JACOB KREIKEMEIER March 1, 2013 Adventures 12 Kathryn goes to the gun range Kathryn Budell down and blasting a target. ‘Murica. loaded gun around. I just imagined myself I shot. X-clusives Editor There’s nothing more powerful waving hello to my friends with a gun in my I actually hit the center of the target than facing your fears, and believe me, I said hand…. with my .22 – even in the middle of the head. If I was ever a teammate of yours hello to them that morning; I gathered the The horror completely numbed any It was pretty sweet. I felt like some sort of in laser tag, let me offer you my retroactive scraps of my courage and headed off. excitement that could have possibly bubbled John Wayne or Annie Oakley or something. apology right now. We arrived at Big Shots shooting I was going to be famous for shooting Photos from Kathryn Budell I’m sure I’ve shot you “accidentally” range. Before I could go and blast targets, something in the middle. of course any number of times over the years, I first was to watch a training video before I was feeling pretty good about and for that I’m really sorry. And let me also we could go in. myself until in walked this preppy guy in say it won’t ever happen again. Ever. The video itself was terrifying. a sweater and collared shirt with parted Now I am an expert marksman. “Rule Number One! Don’t walk hair and a nice smile. He stood in the other Marks…woman? Marks…person? Anyway, around with a loaded gun! We don’t want shooting lane and asked very politely if he I’m really good. could stand there. How did this happen you ask? Let I could tell he had no idea what he me tell you *cue western music*. was doing. He carried a rifle in with him; I I really don’t know how I get was thinking perhaps he should be shooting myself into these things. Over family dinner like a 10 or 15, something befitting someone one night, the idea of me having one of of lower skill than me and my .22. my adventures be a trip to a gun range was Preppy Guy fired his rifle and its brought up. noise filled the range. As he shot, he shot the The thought of soft-spoken little ol’ head of the deer completely off. He only shot me shooting a giant bazooka was apparently in that one spot, only the head. And by the a funny thought. I steadfastly refused, and time he was out of ammo (I’m an experienced that had its usual effect; plans were made shooter, I can use words like “ammo”), the with my grandpa to go to the shooting range head was completely gone. Perhaps I had and even a “cute” little pistol was bought just misjudged him. for me. I was standing next to Jason I think it was a .22; I thought Bourne. perhaps I should start with a lower number up. We left a little after that; I felt pretty – shouldn’t I start at 1? – but the die had been To my grandpa’s credit, he was good about myself that I managed to shoot cast. very patient with me; he gave me firm yet a target. I was so proud of myself I actually Everything was in place, except for calm instruction to supplement the video. I circled the places were I shot on the paper my nerve. I believe “Shakiest Gun in the suspect he was most interested in not getting target. West” could have applied to me. to hurt our friends.” shot by a 16 year old but I appreciated his I thought of Jason Bourne and My day of reckoning arrived - It dawned on me then. I was wisdom anyway. I stood there with a pistol dreamed maybe I could be as good he was Presidents’ Day. Of all days, it was Presidents’ so completely forgetful. I was the most in my hand, a cute little deer paper target a someday, maybe work my way up from 22 Day. There’s no better way to thank George scatterbrained person I knew. I was going to few yards away, and my grandpa telling me to 30 or so. Washington and Richard Nixon than going totally overlook that I was even carrying a to shoot. Straight from the Future Bolts What are you looking forward to at Pius?

AJ Stacy- “New people.” Simon Hovis- “ Same people and new people.” Jack Easley- “ A new green shirt.”

Tyler Deubelbeiss- “Sports.” Peyton Abendroth- “Great teachers.” Straight from the Bolts What question would you ask for “Straight from the Bolts”?

Claire Ficke Eli Ray Whitley Bryce Liam Kruse Mr. Hansen senior junior sophomore freshman Teacher “What’s your favorite “If I didn’t know them I “What is your favorite “What sports do you “Do you know all song?” would ask them, what’s brand of socks?” play?” the words to the fight your name?” song?”